San Francisco apartments. Come Alive.

Live like you want -- that's our anthem.

AVA is a new living space in the energy of Mid Market – where bars and clubs converge with the opera and food trucks, where sushi meets pizza and music collides with performing arts. Oh yeah, and we're just steps away from all modes of transportation including BART and the Facebook and Google shuttles.

At AVA 55 Ninth, open-concept studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments feature urban inspired design that extends beyond your walls to social spaces to connect, chill and play. There's the Lounge that spills out onto a huge terrace with flat screens, grills, outdoor dining, work pods, and lots of comfy seating for hanging out with friends.

We're smoke free. Eco friendly. And pet friendly too (even big dogs). Plus the awesome fitness center, DIY work space and a bike shop with storage will make you want to dive in and make it yours.

We don't want to tell you how to live, but you might want to check out AVA at 55 Ninth. Be the first to know of any updates on our rad apartments by clicking the Contact Us button above right now. Read More

SoMa Apartments by Avalon

Our apartments in SoMA have the latest features and amenities and are easily navigable to the best local happenings, including what’s hot in the Market District, Nob Hill, Civic Center, Little Saigon and Downtown. All necessities of San Francisco living are just a steps from our door. You can grab a SF Bike, get on the train at the Van Ness Station, or take I-80. Whichever way you decide to travel, there’s a world of entertainment just waiting for you to explore.

SoMa Apartment Community

Becoming a part of AVA 55 Ninth lets you spend more time enjoying the social aspects of our community, like our awesome fitness center and planned events. So what are you waiting for? Dive in and make our San Francisco apartments your new home today.

Apartment homes include features for persons with disabilities required by the Federal Fair Housing Act.

Pet Policy for AVA at 55 Ninth

Your pets are part of your family. That means finding a home that welcomes all of you. We couldn't agree more, which is why we are a pet-friendly community and created WAG The Pet Program to take pet-friendly living to the next level.

Pet policy

AvalonBay Communities reserves the right to deny residency to any animal deemed aggressive whose breed is not explicitly listed. Should your pet injure any other pets, residents or AvalonBay Communities associates, you will be asked to remove the pet from the premises immediately.

Pets must be on a leash at all times when outside the apartment home. If applicable, dogs must be leashed whenever entering and exiting the Pet Park, but may be unleashed while within the enclosure of the Pet Park.

The following breeds are restricted:

Akitas

Alaskan Malamutes

American Bull Dogs

American Staffordshire Terriers

Argentine Dogos

Bull Mastiffs

Cane Corsos

Doberman Pinschers

Fila Brasileiros

German Shepherds

Pit Bulls

Presa Canarios

Rottweiler

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Tosa Inus

Wolf Hybrids

All mixes of these breeds

The following pets are also restricted:

Monkeys

Ferrets

Snakes

Rabbits

Livestock

Reptiles

* Other pets may also be restricted. Please contact our community for details.

Parking Policy for AVA 55 Ninth

For Residents: Standard parking spaces are available for a monthly fee. Visitor and overnight parking available. Overnight/Daily parking rate is additional.

Smoke-free

Smoking is not permitted at this community.

Green Living at AVA 55 Ninth

Eco-friendly design is also people friendly. And both are important to us. Our apartment homes are designed with sustainability in mind, so you can live in an environment that’s lighter on the planet and its resources.

Smart design features at AVA 55 Ninth:

Low-VOC adhesives and sealants, low-VOC carpet, low-VOC paint

Secure, convenient bicycle storage

Energy efficient windows

100% smoke-free living

Programmable thermostats in apartments

Timer/motion sensors for common areas and model apartments

ENERGY STAR® appliances

Fluorescent or LED lighting in place of incandescent in common areas and fluorescent or LED lighting in parking garage

Mass transit nearby

Recycling program for residents

Low-flow shower heads in apartments and common areas, low-flow bath and kitchen faucets in apartments, common areas and back-of-house

High-efficiency toilets in apartments and high efficiency toilets and water-less or low-flow urinals in common areas and back-of-house restrooms

Native, non-invasive plant species used on grounds

Low-flow, drip or smart irrigation systems

Check out the Green Living Label PDF or images below and learn about the savings for a typical AVA 55 Ninth apartment.

Apartments/Rent

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Room dimensions, square footage, and features shown on the floor plan drawings are approximate and may vary between individual apartments that have similar layouts. Furniture shown on the floor plan drawings is representative and individual apartments come unfurnished unless specified otherwise. Quoted rent is per month for new move-ins to the community, based on the move-in date selected. Pricing may vary based on lease term. Quoted rent does not include other fees and charges that may be a part of your lease (i.e. utilities, parking, etc.). Please contact the community for details. Prior to signing a lease, quoted rent, specials, availability, and other terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. We require our own screening and do not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports.

Pet Policy

Your pets are part of your family. That means finding a home that welcomes all of you. We couldn't agree more, which is why we are a pet-friendly community and created WAG The Pet Program to take pet-friendly living to the next level.

Pet policy

AvalonBay Communities reserves the right to deny residency to any animal deemed aggressive whose breed is not explicitly listed. Should your pet injure any other pets, residents or AvalonBay Communities associates, you will be asked to remove the pet from the premises immediately.

Pets must be on a leash at all times when outside the apartment home. If applicable, dogs must be leashed whenever entering and exiting the Pet Park, but may be unleashed while within the enclosure of the Pet Park.

The following breeds are restricted:

Akitas

Alaskan Malamutes

American Bull Dogs

American Staffordshire Terriers

Argentine Dogos

Bull Mastiffs

Cane Corsos

Doberman Pinschers

Fila Brasileiros

German Shepherds

Pit Bulls

Presa Canarios

Rottweiler

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Tosa Inus

Wolf Hybrids

All mixes of these breeds

The following pets are also restricted:

Monkeys

Ferrets

Snakes

Rabbits

Livestock

Reptiles

* Other pets may also be restricted. Please contact our community for details.

Rent-lock Option

LOCK IT IN.

If you're up for a little financial peace of mind, you should consider the AVA two-year
rent-lock lease. Signing a two-year lease with AVA will guarantee that you know your
rent for the next 24 months - pretty cool right?

Here's how it works:

For the next 12 months, pay the total monthly amount listed under the 12-month
term on your lease. For the following months, 13 through 24, pay the amount listed
under the 24-month term.

Please contact the office for more information on our rent-lock lease.

Affordable Housing options are available. Click here for more information.

Our apartment homes are designed with sustainability in mind, so you can live in an environment that’s lighter on the planet and its resources. Check out the Green Living Label and learn about the savings for a typical AVA 55 Ninth apartment.

We partnered with CORT Furniture to make it easier for you to actually live in our apartment homes even when you can't have your own furniture come along.

Awesome ain't easy.

Getting FIT is hard work. We can’t change that. But we are in your corner with the spaces and places, information and inspiration, and a little extra, to get the obstacles out of your way.

Up to scratch

You're not about to go where your four-legged compatriot can't. That means finding a home that welcomes all of you. We couldn't agree more, which is why we offer pet-friendly communities across the country and created WAG The Pet Program to take pet-friendly living to the next level.

Move with AvalonBay. Enjoy the perks.

Change is inevitable. Should it happen to your apartment needs, you’ll get to keep the standard of service you expect at any one of our communities, with additional perks to smooth your transition.